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  • Book cover of The Collected Poems
    Sylvia Plath

     · 2016

    Pulitzer Prize winner Sylvia Plath’s complete poetic works, edited and introduced by Ted Hughes. By the time of her death on 11, February 1963, Sylvia Plath had written a large bulk of poetry. To my knowledge, she never scrapped any of her poetic efforts. With one or two exceptions, she brought every piece she worked on to some final form acceptable to her, rejecting at most the odd verse, or a false head or a false tail. Her attitude to her verse was artisan-like: if she couldn’t get a table out of the material, she was quite happy to get a chair, or even a toy. The end product for her was not so much a successful poem, as something that had temporarily exhausted her ingenuity. So this book contains not merely what verse she saved, but—after 1956—all she wrote. — Ted Hughes, from the Introduction

  • Book cover of The Night Before Christmas Sleigh Bell Gift Set
    Clement Moore

     · 2019

    The Night Before Christmas is an enchanting Christmas story that has brought Santa Claus to life for generations. Celebrate the holiday season with this Sleigh Bell Gift Set featuring the board book edition of the #1 New York Times bestselling classic poem and a sleigh bell ornament. 'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse Carry on a family tradition or start one of your own with this new version of the classic Christmas book for children and families. Initially published anonymously as A Visit from Saint Nicholas, and credited as a work by Clement Clark Moore, this timeless tale is the perfect family read as children prepare for Santa and his reindeer on Christmas Eve. This Sleigh Bell Gift Set includes: A 24-page sturdy board book Rounded corners for toddlers A beautiful, ornament-ready sleigh bell complete with iconic red ribbon Lavish illustrations by renowned, New York Times #1 Bestselling artist Charles Santore, the critically-acclaimed illustrator of multiple classic tales, including The Velveteen Rabbit, The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit, and Aesop's Fables A nod to Dutch references in the poem, specifically the Dutch name "Donder" which translates to "thunder" The Night Before Christmas: Is perfect for family read-alouds or gatherings Makes a great holiday, Advent, or Christmas gift A classic for children ages 1-4 or the young at heart Charles Santore’s works has been widely exhibited in museums and celebrated with recognitions such as the prestigious Hamilton King Award, the Society of Illustrators Award of Excellence, and the Original Art 2000 Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators. He is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic children’s stories, including The Little Mermaid, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Snow White, and The Wizard of Oz.

  • Book cover of Failure

    This superb Pulitzer Prize-winning collection gives voice to failure with a wry, deft touch from one of this country's most engaging and uncompromising poets. In Failure, Philip Schultz evokes the pleasures of family, marriage, beaches, and dogs; New York City in the 1970s; revolutions both interior and exterior; and the terrors of 9/11 with a compassion that demonstrates he is a master of the bittersweet and fierce, the wondrous and direct, and the brilliantly provocative. Filled with poems of "heartbreaking tenderness that [go] beyond mere pity" (Gerald Stern), Failure is a collection to savor from this major American poet.

  • Book cover of A Visit From Saint Nicholas

    Clement Clarke Moore's 'A Visit From Saint Nicholas,' more commonly known as 'Twas the Night Before Christmas,' stands as a cornerstone of holiday literary tradition. Rendered in anapestic tetrameter, Moore's verse weaves a tapestry of the quintessential Christmas Eve, filled with anticipatory excitement and a charming portrayal of St. Nicholas. The vivid imagery and rhythmic structure contribute to the enchanting atmosphere, capturing the imaginations of readers and solidifying the iconic traits of the jolly St. Nick. DigiCat Publishing preserves this work in a new modern format, ensuring the longevity of Moore's vision and its cultural significance in the pantheon of festive literature. Clement Clarke Moore, a scholar of Hebrew and a professor at the General Theological Seminary in New York, is revered not only for his academic contributions but also for this unexpected gem of children's poetry. 'A Visit From Saint Nicholas' likely stemmed from Moore's desire to delight his own children, subsequently enthralling generations. This narrative poem, which first appeared anonymously in 1823, captures the transformative power of Christmas magic through its narrative structure and the warmth of its cultural imprint. The revitalized edition by DigiCat Publishing invites both longstanding fans and new readers to bask in the nostalgia and joyous reverie of the holiday season. Moore's timeless homage to Christmas enchantment is a must-read that beckons the return to innocence and the warmth of family tradition. With both print and ebook formats available, 'A Visit From Saint Nicholas' is poised to kindle the festive spirit in every hearth, ensuring its revered place in the annual merriment of Christmas celebrations.

  • Book cover of Neon Vernacular

    This Pulitzer Prize–winning collection pairs twelve new poems with work from seven previous volumes by “one of the most extraordinary poets writing today” (Kenyon Review). The poetry of Yusef Komunyakaa traverses psychological and physical landscapes, mining personal memory to understand the historical and social contexts that shape experience. Neon Vernacular charts the development of his characteristic themes and concerns by gathering work from seven of his previous collections, along with a dozen new poems that continue the autobiographical trajectory of his previous collection, Magic City. Here, Komunyakaa shares an intimate and evocative life journey, from his childhood in Bogalusa, Louisiana—once a center of Klan activity and later a focus of Civil Rights efforts—to his stormy relationship with his father, his high school football days, and his experience of the Vietnam War and his difficult return home. Many of the poems collected here are drawn from limited editions and are no longer available.

  • Book cover of The Night Before Christmas Keepsake Gift Set
    Clement Moore

     · 2013

    The Night Before Christmas is an enchanting Christmas story that has brought Santa Claus to life for generations. Celebrate the holiday season with this Keepsake Gift Set featuring a mini novelty edition of the #1 New York Times bestselling classic poem with a four-page fold-out and a beautifully hand-painted ornament. 'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse Carry on a family tradition or start one of your own with this new version of the classic Christmas book for children and families. Initially published anonymously as A Visit from Saint Nicholas, and credited as a work by Clement Clark Moore, this timeless tale is the perfect family read as children prepare for Santa and his reindeer on Christmas Eve. This Keepsake Gift Set includes: A beautifully designed mini hardcover edition Hand-painted Santa Claus ornament Gorgeous four-page fold-out to immerse the reader in the story A ribbon marker for hanging on the tree Lavish illustrations by renowned, New York Times #1 Bestselling artist Charles Santore, the critically-acclaimed illustrator of multiple classic tales, including The Velveteen Rabbit, The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit, and Aesop's Fables A nod to Dutch references in the poem, specifically the Dutch name "Donder" which translates to "thunder" The Night Before Christmas: Is perfect for family read-alouds or gatherings Makes a great holiday, Advent, or Christmas gift A classic for children ages 1-4 or the young at heart A keepsake ornament for the Christmas Tree Charles Santore’s works has been widely exhibited in museums and celebrated with recognitions such as the prestigious Hamilton King Award, the Society of Illustrators Award of Excellence, and the Original Art 2000 Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators. He is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic children’s stories, including The Little Mermaid, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Snow White, and The Wizard of Oz.

  • Book cover of The Weary Blues

    The first published poetry collection from the acclaimed Harlem Renaissance poet behind such works as “Montage of a Dream Deferred” and “Life is Fine.” Originally published in 1926, The Weary Blues is Langston Hughes’s first collection of poetry. Broken into seven thematic sections, the sixty-eight poems capture the heart of a young budding artist and the spirit of the Harlem Renaissance. The title poem, “The Weary Blues,” tells the story of a musician performing in a bar and uses a very lyrical style that flows throughout the collection. Other poems include, “The Negro Speaks of Rivers,” “Danse Africaine,” “Dream Variation,” “Mother to Son,” “Suicide’s Note,” and “Winter Moon.” The work touches on subjects like art, identity, race, class, urban life, music, and the Black experience in 1920s America.

  • Book cover of Duino Elegies and The Sonnets to Orpheus

    Long considered the definitive English translation of Rilke's brilliant andhaunting masterworks, A. Poulin's edition of Duino Elegies and The Sonnets to Orpheus provides an essential introduction to some of the most passionate and intensely creative visionary poetry of the twentieth century. With a new foreword by the esteemed poet Mark Doty and a fresh new design, Poulin's revered translation is certain to acquaint a new generation of readers with the works of Rilke.

  • Book cover of Some Say the Lark

    "Some Say the Lark is a piercing meditation, rooted in loss and longing, and manifest in dazzling leaps of the imagination—the familiar world rendered strange." —Natasha Trethewey Chang’s poems narrate grief and loss, and intertwines them with hope for a fresh start in the midst of new beginnings. With topics such as frustration with our social and natural world, these poems openly question the self and place and how private experiences like motherhood and sorrow necessitate a deeper engagement with public life and history. From "The Winter's Wife": I want wild roots to prosper an invention of blooms, each unknown to every wise gardener. If I could be a color. If I could be a question of tender regard. I know crabgrass and thistle. I know one algorithm: it has nothing to do with repetition or rhythm. It is the route from number to number (less to more, more to less), a map drawn by proof not faith. Unlike twilight, I do not conclude with darkness. I conclude. Jennifer Chang is the author of The History of Anonymity, which was a finalist for the Glasgow/Shenandoah Prize for Emerging Writers and listed by Hyphen Magazine as a Top Five Book of Poetry for 2008. Her poems have appeared in American Poetry Review, Best American Poetry 2012, The Nation, Poetry, A Public Space, and elsewhere. She is an assistant professor of English and Creative Writing at George Washington University and lives in Washington, DC with her family.

  • Book cover of The Night Before Christmas (Miniature Edition)
    Clement Moore

     · 2011

    The Night Before Christmas is an enchanting Christmas story that has brought Santa Claus to life for generations. Celebrate the holiday season with this #1 New York Times bestselling edition of the classic poem. This is the miniature novelty hardcover edition featuring a four-panel foldout and an ornament-designed ribbon market, perfect for gifting and hanging on Christmas trees! 'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse Carry on a family tradition or start one of your own with this new version of the classic Christmas book for children and families. Initially published anonymously as A Visit from Saint Nicholas, and credited as a work by Clement Clark Moore, this timeless tale has been lovingly preserved in this classic edition. Bring the family together for a read-aloud as children prepare for Santa and his reindeer on Christmas Eve. This miniature novelty hardcover edition includes: A beautifully designed hardcover Ribbon marker for hanging A large four-page foldout that helps immerse you in the story Lavish illustrations by renowned, New York Times #1 bestselling artist Charles Santore The original poem by Clement Clark Moore A nod to Dutch references in the poem, specifically the Dutch name "Donder" for one of the reindeer The Night Before Christmas— Miniature Edition: Is perfect for family read-alouds or gatherings Makes a great holiday, Advent, or Christmas gift A classic for children ages of all ages or the young at heart A keepsake ornament for the Christmas Tree Charles Santore’s works has been widely exhibited in museums and celebrated with recognitions such as the prestigious Hamilton King Award, the Society of Illustrators Award of Excellence, and the Original Art 2000 Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators. He is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic children’s stories, including The Little Mermaid, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Snow White, and The Wizard of Oz.